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Bürkle presents new SL Lamination Technology in Shanghai

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:15:00 +0200

Bürkle presents new SL Lamination Technology in Shanghai

Machine builder exhibits at SNEC Trade Fair and offers factory tour

Robert Bürkle GmbH will present the new SL Lamination Technology at the SNEC PV Show in Shanghai that will take place from 16^th to 18^th May 2012 (Bürkle booth no. E4-625). This revolutionary technology is used for the production of crystalline solar modules and is characterized by:

- 100 % capacity increase

- Lowest cost of ownership (TCO)

- 50 % space requirements

- 50 % process time reduction

In addition Bürkle invites to tour the Bürkle manufacturing facility in Shanghai. The visitors can experience a SL Laminator live in the factory in Shanghai during all three tradeshow days. Information on the departure of the shuttle bus from the show to the Bürkle facility can be received at the Bürkle booth E4-625.

www.buerkle-gmbh.de

Background Information: Robert Bürkle GmbH provides two core technologies: Coating and Lamination. The system supplier with its headquarters in Freudenstadt, Germany develops and produces machines for the wood-based panel industry, printed circuit board industry, photovoltaic industry, plastic card industry, building industry and automotive industry. The company which was founded more than 90 years has three production sites in Germany and one in Shanghai. Sales and service offices are located around the globe. Bürkle employs more than 700 people worldwide.

Manz firmly established as PV equipment supplier in India

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:11:00 +0200

Press Release

Manz firmly established as PV equipment supplier in India

Reutlingen, 9 May, 2012. High-tech engineering group Manz AG has strongly committed itself to one of the most promising PV markets in the world, India. The German cSi- and thin-film equipment specialist established itself on the subcontinent in two ways: it already has a seasoned client base and it has invested in an engineering education program to nurture local PV talent.

With more than 300 days of sunshine, India is predestined for tremendous market growth in the next few years. The Indian government threw in its support in late 2009 with the ambitious Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar mission. According to this program India aims to generate 20,000 MW of solar power by 2022; up from 550 MW in spring 2012. “We are well prepared for the lift-off of the Indian market with two whole ranges of highly integrated equipment – one for cSi and the other for thin-film, where we see potential especially for the CIGS technology”, says Dieter Manz, founder and CEO of Manz AG.

Manz India has been founded already in 2008. Beside its main office in Delhi, Manz operates local service hubs in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Right now, a new service center in Pune is under set-up. Therefore, experienced engineers support start-up, installation and service of Manz production systems in all the fast growing PV industry hubs of India.

Among Manz India’s early customers is Websol Energy Systems of Falta/West Bengal which was founded in 1994 already. Being a pioneer in India’s PV industry, Websol is recognized globally as one of the leading high-efficiency and high-quality cell manufacturers and has an installed base of 120 MW Solar PV cells & modules. At Websol, Manz’s back-end line equipped with a High Accuracy Printer (HAP) has been able to achieve high efficiency and throughput figures within a short ramp-up time. Websol's technical director says: “Manz long-term experience in inspection and metrology is offering us an outstanding solution for inline cell testing and sorting fully synchronized with Manz high accuracy printing. Besides German engineering and hardware we are very happy with the local service and support by experienced and skilled Manz India engineers.”

Talking about Indian engineers: since 2010, Manz supports private Amity University with PV manufacturing courses for mechanical and electrical engineers. These activities should soon evolve into an independent degree program called Solar Equipment Engineer. Amity University has about 80,000 students; its campus is located just south of New Delhi. In December, Manz CEO Dieter Manz was honored by Amity chancellor Atul Chauhan with an honorary doctorship in natural sciences. Dieter Manz: “For me, this honor is an incentive to make the degree program happen on which we have been working on for quite a while – to support the growth of the Indian solar market but also the growth of our own activities in India. So far, everything is on plan.”

High-resolution photos available from Stefan Richter, Storymaker GmbH s.richter@storymaker.de, +49 7071 938 72 213

About Manz
Manz AG, headquartered in Reutlingen, Germany, is one of the world’s leading high-tech engineering firms. Founded in 1987, in recent years the company has grown from an automation specialist into a supplier of integrated production lines for crystalline solar cells and thin-film solar modules, manufacturing flat panel displays, and production systems for lithium-ion batteries. The company, led by founder Dieter Manz, has been listed on the stock exchange in Germany since 2006, and currently operates production facilities in Germany, China, Taiwan, Slovakia, and Hungary. At the beginning of 2012, Manz AG had approximately 2,000 employees, 950 of which work in Asia. With its slogan, “Passion for Efficiency,” Manz’s engineers are making a promise to offer its customers – all companies active in important future markets – increasingly efficient production equipment.

Public Relations Contact

Manz AG
Axel Bartmann
Phone: +49-7121-9000-395
Fax: +49-7121-9000-99
E-mail: abartmann@manz.com

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd increases issued amount of its straight bond 2017 by CHF 20 million to CHF 130 million

Tue, 08 May 2012 22:05:00 +0200

Press Release Baar, 8 May 2012

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd increases issued amount of its straight bond 2017 by CHF 20 million to CHF 130 million

The straight bond, which Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) launched on 27 April 2012, has met strong demand from investors. Meyer Burger has therefore decided to increase the issued amount by CHF 20 million to a total of CHF 130 million. Other conditions of the bond (5% coupon, 5 years maturity, maturity date 24 May 2017) remain unchanged. Payment date for the bond is 24 May 2012. For further information please contact: Media Werner Buchholz Head of Corporate Communications Tel +41 (0) 33 439 05 06 werner.buchholz@meyerburger.com Analysts / Investors Simon Grunder Group Treasurer Tel +41 (0) 33 439 07 12 simon.grunder@meyerburger.com

About Meyer Burger Technology Ltd

www.meyerburger.com

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd is a leading global technology group. With its innovative systems and production equipment, Meyer Burger creates sustainable added value for customers in photovoltaics (solar industry), in the semiconductor and optoelectronic industries as well as other selected industries which focus on semiconductor materials. The Group currently employs more than 2,500 people across three continents. In its core business – photovoltaics – customers rely on comprehensive solutions and complementary technologies along the entire value chain including the manufacturing processes for wafers, solar cells, solar modules and solar systems. The Group’s core competences encompass a broad range of production processes, machines and systems that are used for the production of ultra-thin, high quality wafers, for the inspection and measurement of solar cells, for laminating, soldering and testing of solar modules and for building-integrated solar systems. With the acquisition of Roth & Rau AG, with its cutting-edge products and technologies for the next generation of crystalline silicon solar cells, Meyer Burger Group is further expanding its market leadership along the entire photovoltaic value chain. Meyer Burger Group is a full line system provider who covers all of the most important technology elements along the photovoltaic value chain from crystalline silicon to complete solar systems. A worldwide service network including spare parts, consumables, re-grooving services, process know-how, customer support, after-sales services, training and other services completes the comprehensive product portfolio. Meyer Burger Group is represented in Europe, Asia and North America in the respective key markets and has subsidiaries and own service centres in China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan and the USA. The company relies on selected independent agents in other important markets. The registered shares of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange (Ticker: MBTN). THIS PRESS RELEASE IS NOT BEING ISSUED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND SHOULD NOT BE DISTRIBUTED TO U.S. PERSONS OR PUBLICATIONS WITH A GENERAL CIRCULATION IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS PRESS RELEASE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OR INVITATION TO SUBSCRIBE FOR, EXCHANGE OR PURCHASE ANY SECURITIES. IN ADDITION, THE SECURITIES OF MEYER BURGER TECHNOLOGY LTD HAVE NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD OR DELIVERED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OR TO U.S. PERSONS ABSENT REGISTRATION UNDER OR AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAWS. This press release may contain “forward-looking statements”, such as guidance, expectations, plans, intentions, or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. The reader is cautioned that actual future results may differ from those expressed in or implied by the statements, which constitute projections of possible developments. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on data available to Meyer Burger Technology Ltd as of the date that this press release is published. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Change of address - new headquarters Meyer Burger Technology Ltd

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:49:00 +0200

Change of address - new headquarters Meyer Burger Technology Ltd

Dear business partners,

MB Wafertec (Meyer Burger Ltd) has established its new production site In Gwatt (Thun). The new headquarters of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd are also located in the same building. Thanks to this new facility, the strength and know-how from 17 locations in and around Thun can be consolidated into one location.

We kindly ask you to change the contact details for all correspondence and invoices accordingly as of 01 June 2012.

New address:

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd
Schorenstrasse 39
CH – 3645 Gwatt (Thun)

Phone: +41 33 221 28 00
Fax: +41 33 221 28 08
E-Mail: mbtinfo@meyerburger.com

Best regards

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd

Grabenstrasse 25

CH-6340 Baar

mbtinfo@meyerburger.com

www.meyerburger.com

IPVEA PV Matrix – Exclusive Offer to all Exhibitors of the 27th EU PVSEC to use this Global Online PV Platform for Business Promotion

Wed, 02 May 2012 21:52:00 +0200

Press Release

IPVEA PV Matrix – Exclusive Offer to all Exhibitors of the 27th EU PVSEC to use this Global Online PV Platform for Business Promotion

Munich/Hanau, 2 May 2012 – Exhibitors of the 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (27th EU PVSEC), taking place from 24 to 28 September 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany, are exclusively entitled to become part of the PV Matrix free of charge from May 2012 until 1 November 2012. This special service includes the opportunity for the exhibiting companies to set up an account and to add their organization to this online tool. The PV Matrix illustrates and links the complete PV value chain by grouping solar technology into five main segments: Silicon, Thin Film, Organic, Installation and Power Generation as well as Research and Development. Each segment expands to show categories within that technology or field.

The matrix is an effective global platform for business promotion: Major benefits for registered companies are enhanced sales opportunities and leads. The PV Matrix improves technology exchange, networking and interacting with other companies.

The online tool provides the latest data and information on PV industry suppliers, including company overviews, in-depth product information supported by images, videos, data sheets, white papers, brochures and more. This way, the matrix simplifies the process of finding specific information and identifying key suppliers from the PV value chain.

EU PVSEC exhibitors that embrace this exclusive offer and join the PV Matrix may also decide to extend their company’s presentation on this online tool beyond 1 November 2012.

Find the PV Matrix online at www.matrix.ipvea.org. For more information, please visit www.IPVEA.org.

Background EU PVSEC
For many years, the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition has combined a renowned international scientific conference with a leading PV industry exhibition and trade fair. Every year, during 5 conference days and 4 trade fair days, new products and technological innovations from all areas of photovoltaics and from all over the world are on show.

The EU PVSEC is supported by European and international organisations such as the European Commission, UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, Natural Sciences Sector, WCRE – World Council for Renewable Energy, IPVEA – the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association, EPIA – the European Photovoltaic Industry Association. The Technical Programme is coordinated by the European Commission, DG Joint Research Centre.

For further information please visit:
www.photovoltaic-conference.com / www.photovoltaic-exhibition.com.

Background IPVEA
The International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) is a non-profit organization of manufacturers and suppliers of photovoltaic (PV) fabrication equipment and related raw materials used in PV ingot, wafer, cell (crystalline and thin-film), and panel manufacturing.

For more information:
International Photovoltaic Equipment Association – IPVEA
P.O. Box 771507, Orlando, Florida 32877, USA
Managing Director: Bryan Ekus, or
German Contact/Press Office
Bernhard Krause, Tel: +49-61819828020, Mobile: +49 1709202924

BTU International announcing that it will showcase its latest thermal processing equipment solutions

Tue, 01 May 2012 21:51:00 +0200

BTU International announcing that it will showcase its latest thermal processing equipment solutions in Booth E3-670 at the upcoming SNEC 6th International Solar Industry and Photovoltaic Exhibition & Conference, scheduled to take place May 16-18, 2012, in Shanghai, China. BTU experts will be on hand to discuss advanced thermal processing solutions for photovoltaics including metallization, diffusion and annealing. Please refer to the attached release for additional details.

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd successfully completes CHF 110 million straight bond issue with maturity in 2017

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:49:00 +0200

Baar, 27 April 2012

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd successfully completes CHF 110 million straight bond issue with maturity in 2017

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) successfully raised long-term capital in an amount of CHF 110 million through the issuance of a Swiss Franc denominated straight bond today. The bond has a coupon of 5 per cent payable annually and matures in 5 years (maturity date 24 May 2017). A bank syndicate consisting of Zürcher Kantonalbank, Credit Suisse and UBS Investment Bank offered the bond issue to institutional and private investors.

The proceeds of the bond will primarily be used to finance Meyer Burger’s strategy in research and development. In addition, proceeds will be used for investments in conjunction with the integration of Roth & Rau, the focussing on one location from different sites in Thun and for general corporate purposes. The payment date for the bond is expected to be 24 May 2012. Application will be made for provisional admission to trading of the bond on the SIX Swiss Exchange as of 22 May 2012.

For further information please contact: Media Werner Buchholz Head of Corporate Communications Tel +41 (0) 33 439 05 06 werner.buchholz@meyerburger.com Analysts / Investors Simon Grunder Group Treasurer Tel +41 (0) 33 439 07 12 simon.grunder@meyerburger.com

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd - Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders 2012 approves all proposals by the Board of Directors

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:47:00 +0200

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd - Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders 2012 approves all proposals by the Board of Directors

The ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) held in Berne on 26 April 2012, approved all proposals by the Board of Directors. In total, 14,497,945 registered shares were represented, corresponding to approximately 30.36% of the share capital. 414 shareholders personally attended the General Meeting and represented 1,543,255 registered shares. 12,954,690 registered shares were represented either by the Company proxy, the independent proxy or by third parties.

1.	The General Meeting of Shareholders approved the annual report, the annual financial statements and the.
	consolidated financial statements 2011
2.	The General Meeting of Shareholders followed the proposal by the Board of Directors to carry forward the
	balance of retained earnings in the amount of TCHF 145,338.
3.	The members of the Board of Directors and of the Management Board of the Company were granted
	discharge (Décharge).
4.	The present members of the Board of Directors, Peter M. Wagner, Dr Alexander Vogel and Heinz Roth were
	re-elected for a term of office of three years each (in individual elections).
5.	PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Berne, was elected as auditors for a period of one year (previously
	PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Thun).
6.	The General Meeting of Shareholders followed the proposal by the Board of Directors to change the
	registered seat of the Company from Baar to Thun and to amend Article 1 of the Articles of Association
	accordingly.
	The General Meeting of Shareholders also voted in favour of maintenance and creation of authorised share capital in an amount of CHF 240,000, corresponding to 4,800,000 registered shares, to be fully paid-in, with a nominal value of CHF 0.05 each. The increase of share capital out of the authorised capital is possible until 26 April 2014. The corresponding Article 3a of the Articles of Association was changed with the approval of the General Meeting of Shareholders.

For further information please contact: Werner Buchholz Head of Corporate Communications Tel +41 (0) 33 439 05 06 werner.buchholz@meyerburger.com Ingrid Carstensen Corporate Communications Tel +41 (0) 33 439 38 34

ingrid.carstensen@meyerburger.com

Manz steps up integration of cSi production process with new wet-chemical tool

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:25:00 +0200

Press release

Manz steps up integration of cSi production process with new wet-chemical tool

Reutlingen, April 26, 2012. Manz AG will show new equipment for wet-chemical processing of crystalline silicon solar cells at SNEC 2012 fair in Shanghai this May. Purpose of the tool named IPSG CEI 4800 is to remove the highly doped layer from the backside and the edges of a wafer and thereby produce a chemical edge isolation (CEI). In a second process step the remaining phosphor silicate glass (PSG) layer on the front side of the wafer that was created during the previous diffusion process step, is removed. “With our new wet-chemical tool we really close the gap in the PV processing chain previously uncovered by Manz”, says CEO Dieter Manz. The newly developed soft sponge roller process concept enables faster inline transportation speeds and ensures at the same time higher process stability combined with gentle wafer handling.

As the name of the new tool implies, throughput will be high at up to 4800 w/h. The machine will be sold as a bundle with the Manz SpeedPicker for loading and unloading. Manz will follow up in its drive to become a full-process equipment supplier with new vacuum coating equipment in September and a new texturing tool soon.

Manz will produce the IPSG CEI 4800 in its new Suzhou fab which will be opened the night prior to the SNEC fair opening, on May 15, 2012. This new fab will provide German quality at local prices on 16.000 square metres of factory space, based on the company’s 20 years experience in wet-chemical processes.

High-resolution photos available from Stefan Richter, Storymaker GmbH s.richter@storymaker.de, +49 7071 938 72 213

About Manz
Manz AG, headquartered in Reutlingen, Germany, is one of the world’s leading high-tech engineering firms. Founded in 1987, in recent years the company has grown from an automation specialist into a supplier of integrated production lines for crystalline solar cells and thin-film solar modules, manufacturing flat panel displays, and production systems for lithium-ion batteries. The company, led by founder Dieter Manz, has been listed on the stock exchange in Germany since 2006, and currently operates production facilities in Germany, China, Taiwan, Slovakia, and Hungary. At the beginning of 2012, Manz AG had approximately 2,000 employees, 950 of which work in Asia. With its slogan, “Passion for Efficiency,” Manz’s engineers are making a promise to offer its customers – all companies active in important future markets – increasingly efficient production equipment.

Public Relations Contact

Manz AG
Axel Bartmann
Phone: +49-7121-9000-395
Fax: +49-7121-9000-99
E-mail: abartmann@manz.com

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd - Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders 2012 approves all proposals by the Board of Directors

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:23:00 +0200

Baar, 26 April 2012

1.	The General Meeting of Shareholders approved the annual report, the annual financial statements and the.
	consolidated financial statements 2011
2.	The General Meeting of Shareholders followed the proposal by the Board of Directors to carry forward the
	balance of retained earnings in the amount of TCHF 145,338.
3.	The members of the Board of Directors and of the Management Board of the Company were granted
	discharge (Décharge).
4.	The present members of the Board of Directors, Peter M. Wagner, Dr Alexander Vogel and Heinz Roth were
	re-elected for a term of office of three years each (in individual elections).
5.	PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Berne, was elected as auditors for a period of one year (previously
	PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Thun).
6.	The General Meeting of Shareholders followed the proposal by the Board of Directors to change the
	registered seat of the Company from Baar to Thun and to amend Article 1 of the Articles of Association
	accordingly.
	The General Meeting of Shareholders also voted in favour of maintenance and creation of authorised share capital in an amount of CHF 240,000, corresponding to 4,800,000 registered shares, to be fully paid-in, with a nominal value of CHF 0.05 each. The increase of share capital out of the authorised capital is possible until 26 April 2014. The corresponding Article 3a of the Articles of Association was changed with the approval of the General Meeting of Shareholders.

For further information please contact:

Werner Buchholz

Head of Corporate Communications

Tel +41 (0) 33 439 05 06

werner.buchholz@meyerburger.com

Ingrid Carstensen

Corporate Communications

Tel +41 (0) 33 439 38 34

ingrid.carstensen@meyerburger.com

About Meyer Burger Technology Ltd

www.meyerburger.com

The Group’s core competences encompass a broad range of production processes, machines and systems that are used for the production of ultra-thin, high quality wafers, for the inspection and measurement of solar cells, for laminating, soldering and testing of solar modules and for building-integrated solar systems. With the acquisition of Roth & Rau AG, with its cutting-edge products and technologies for the next generation of crystalline silicon solar cells, Meyer Burger Group is further expanding its market leadership along the entire photovoltaic value chain.

Meyer Burger Group is a full line system provider who covers all of the most important technology elements along the photovoltaic value chain from crystalline silicon to complete solar systems. A worldwide service network including spare parts, consumables, re-grooving services, process know-how, customer support, after-sales services, training and other services completes the comprehensive product portfolio. Meyer Burger Group is represented in Europe, Asia and North America in the respective key markets and has subsidiaries and own service centres in China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan and the USA. The company relies on selected independent agents in other important markets. The registered shares of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange (Ticker: MBTN).

THIS PRESS RELEASE IS NOT BEING ISSUED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND SHOULD NOT BE DISTRIBUTED TO U.S. PERSONS OR PUBLICATIONS WITH A GENERAL CIRCULATION IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS PRESS RELEASE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OR INVITATION TO SUBSCRIBE FOR, EXCHANGE OR PURCHASE ANY SECURITIES. IN ADDITION, THE SECURITIES OF MEYER BURGER TECHNOLOGY LTD HAVE NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD OR DELIVERED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OR TO U.S. PERSONS ABSENT REGISTRATION UNDER OR AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAWS.

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements”, such as guidance, expectations, plans, intentions, or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. The reader is cautioned that actual future results may differ from those expressed in or implied by the statements, which constitute projections of possible developments. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on data available to Meyer Burger Technology Ltd as of the date that this press release is published. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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